Cam Actuator, Removing And Installing: Removing
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Cylinder Bank 1 (Right):
-- Remove the air filter housing. Refer to AIR FILTER HOUSING, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
Cylinder Bank 2 (Left):
-- Open the clamps -1 and 4- and remove the coolant hoses.
-- Free up the coolant hose -arrow-.
-- Disconnect the connector -2-.
-- Remove the bolt -3-.
-- Remove the coolant reservoir upward from the mount and move it towards the front.
Continued for Both Sides:
-- Disconnect the connector -2-.
-- Remove the bolt -1- and then remove the cam actuator.